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BF56 BXV

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2020 103,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 96,235 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Subframe slight corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt slight freying

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Bump stops missing

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steers with less pressure to the right than the left.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 96,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Front Subframe slight corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt slight freying

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Bump stops missing

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steers with less pressure to the right than the left.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outter sills slightly corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres have small cracks in side walls but no cords exposed

Fail 13 Jul 2017 88,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking but not showing cords

Offside Front Tyre cracking but not showing cords

Rear rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,210 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 86,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,208 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Jan 2015 80,991 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 71,721 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 64,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 64,343 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 55,418 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 44,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 30,073 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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BF56 BXV is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,127 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF56 BXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF56 BXV is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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